Schaumburg Library Programs Help Job-Seekers

Several programs designed to help job-seekers improve their chances of landing a job are taking place in August at the Schaumburg Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. To register for these free programs, except "Power Employment," go online to www.SchaumburgLibrary.org/events or call (847) 923-3347. Registration also takes place in person at the Adult Information Desk on the library's second floor.

Professionals from Illinois workNet will offer "Power Employment" from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5 in the Rasmussen North Room. They will provide expert guidance on finding a job in today's market, including writing resumes and cover letters, effective interview skills, networking and using social media. Register online at worknetncc.com.

What can LinkedIn do to jumpstart a person's career? Find out by attending "LinkedIn 2.0" from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14 in the Rasmussen South Room. Career Coach Lauren Milligan will discuss how LinkedIn is used by employers and recruiters. She will provide valuable tips for making a profile stand out, as well as advice for using LinkedIn's other tools. Participants should bring a laptop, if they have one.

Job-seekers will learn to enhance their chances of acing an interview by attending "Interview Tips" from 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 in the Rasmussen South Room. Human Resources Specialist Bob Schlacks will discuss the 12 most common interview questions and strategies for impressing a potential employer.